So this past Christmas I received a request from boyfriend's mom from us for Mother's Day. She wants a BIG tote bag. She currently has one that she loves and uses at the beach/on vacations, etc etc. Her request included something with exterior pockets, the one she has now has flap closures on them, as well as a zippered closure (i'm thinking recessed) and BIG.
So immediately I jump online and try and see if I can come up with something, but nothing out there really has exterior pockets, and if it does, they don't have closures (doesn't need to be flaps).
I like the look of the Anna Marie Horner Art Student Tote and she liked the size of option B - 24" x 17.5" x 4" -- which is why I was thinking recessed zipper.
If anyone has any thoughts, patterns, ideas, etc etc. I'd REALLY appreciate it. I'm aware that i'm super early but if it comes down to me needing to devise something, i'd like to have the time for trial and error.
Thanks!! :)
Ahh! The big bag in Amy Butler's Style Stitches book! It's the one from the cover and my friend Claire made it & loves it. :)
ReplyDeleteWish i could help, but good luck xx
ReplyDeleteI have had this one bookmarked from Moda Bake Shop. http://www.modabakeshop.com/2012/05/take-it-all-tote.html
ReplyDeleteIt is about the size you are looking for. You can certainly add a zipper across the top if you want. Good luck finding just what you want.
You could look at the Simplicity #2600 pattern. Or maybe the Everyday tote by Noodlehead would do the job ? There are pockets but they don't close though.
ReplyDeleteDid you check out Melissa's swim tote at Happy Quilting? It's easy to add pockets to the outside and then just use Velcro or buttons for closures. Zippers are also pretty easy to add to a bag. Have fun.
ReplyDeleteHmm, to be honest I usually make up my own patterns! Now I actually have fabric with plans to make some large totes to sell, when do you need a pattern for?
ReplyDeleteHi! Bag is often very personal thing and everyone wants different details, pockets etc. That bag in your link is really beautiful! I made a while ago bigger bag with lots of pockets. Here is a link to my blog post if you like to see it.
ReplyDeletehttp://nerospostandpatch.wordpress.com/2012/10/21/big-gab-bag/ I didn't have a pattern, just made it on my own. You can see it also in my etsy shop http://tejesarita.etsy.com
I'm sure you will make a great bag for her! x Teje
I dont't konw of one that has everything, so you may need to combine patterns. Here's a couple I thought of...
ReplyDeletehttp://grosgrainfabulous.blogspot.ca/2011/05/free-pattern-month-day-20-noodlehead.html#part
http://sewplicity.blogspot.ca/2011/06/tutorial-laminated-insulated-summer.html
Looking forward to the big reveal!
I saw some great totes here Sew 4 home Hope it will help)
ReplyDeleteI just got the same pattern! The size, recessed zipper, and metal zipper detail is perfect for a travel bag.
ReplyDeleteI made one of the Art Student Totes a few months ago and I love it. It was pretty easy to put together as well. Good luck with whatever you decide to make. I found you through Freshly Pieced and look forward to seeing what you come up with :)
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